Christopher Columbus

1
Christopher Columbus

• 1492
• Spain
• Showed Earth was round by reporting findings when
  he returned to Spain.

2
Francisco Gordillo

• 1521 29 years after Columbus
• Spain
• 1st Spaniard to explore SC. Voyage gave Spain
  claim to SC.

3
Giovanni da Verrazano

• 1524
• France
• Voyage gave France claim to SC.

4
Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon

• 1526
• Spain
• Attempted settlement near Georgetown. Brought
  first African Slaves to North America. Settlement
  abandoned.

5
Hernando de Soto

• 1540
• Spain
• First to explore the interior of the state.

6
Jean Ribaut

• 1562
• France
• Huguenots built fort near Beaufort (Parris
  Island) called Charlesfort. Called water near
  Charlesfort Port Royal. Abandoned fort.